While it’s not unusual for magazines to publish different covers based on the varied interests of different cultures, some recent Time magazine covers made me stop and think. In Europe, Asia and the South Pacific the topic for a recent cover is “Revolution Redux” which talks about how people all over the world are fed up with how their countries are run, and have taken their voices to the streets. In sharp contrast, the cover of the Time magazine in the United States is titled “Why Anxiety is good for you.” The US has seen record debts and job losses recently. It sure looks like the American cover is trying to convince people it’s normal to have anxiety and that they should accept the hardships they are facing.

More and more, the world we see is one that has been chosen for us. I just want to make people aware so they can make their own judgements.

On a similar note, did you know that Google customizes user searches, meaning the information you receive will vary from user to user (based upon numerous factors such as computer type, country you live in, etc). Food for thought.